Cancer society can help you get to your medical appointments, or provide accommodation if you live far away from hospital. Canadian cancer society needs volunteer drivers the oshawa. Become a volunteer at the canadian cancer society, we strive to create a culture of volunteer engagement where volunteers find meaningful ways to support canadians living with cancer. Hold a valid drivers license, and a minimum of 3 million third party liability insurance. Be between 21 to 78 years of age, with a minimum of 5 years driving experience. The health and safety of our volunteers, patients, and staff always come first. Canadian cancer society perth and area community office. Calgary a desperate call has been made by the canadian cancer society, in hopes of attracting volunteers. Completion of the american cancer society training course. Bighearted volunteers stepping up to replace cancelled. They approached the canadian cancer society with the idea that a volunteer driver would pick patients up from their homes and take them to a treatment centre and back again, or, in the case of outoftown patients, from the airport, or bus depot to the cancer lodge or other accommodation near the cancer clinic. Canadian cancer society calling for more volunteer drivers. Getting transportation to treatment canadian cancer society. Potential drivers must attend a training session and have a mto and criminal records check before joining our team of volunteer drivers.
As a founder of pfm executive search, he recruited a number of high profile senior executives in canada and created a worldwide network of likeminded firms. At volunteer cancer drivers society, we have the pleasure of providing free, dependable and safe rides to people receiving treatment and followup care for cancer. Volunteers are vital to the organization, performing so many valuable activities such as. Volunteer cancer drivers society suspends service during. Have a good driving record, maximum 3 demerit points from icbc. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver contact the canadian cancer society at 7057268032 or 18003386610 or. We are looking for energetic, organized volunteers to join our team and take part in community events.
As covid19 presents rapidly changing circumstances for our communities, the american cancer society remains focused on the needs of cancer patients and their families. The volunteer cancer drivers society is a notforprofit organization providing free, safe, timely and efficient transportation to and from cancerrelated medical appointments throughout the lower mainland. A national organization of volunteers which funds research on all types of cancers and provides services such as. This program is intended to assist an eligible client and escort if required with their shortterm travel to attend cancerspecific medical appointments delivered by a professional recognized by ontarios health care system. Volunteer cancer drivers society vcds is a registered canadian charity that provides free, dependable, and safe rides to people. Volunteers are the community drivers in every run location in canada. Canadian cancer society volunteer drivers give people in their community a lift, in more ways than one. By helping at events, serving on our board of trustees, or offering your professional talents, you are volunteering to help albertans facing cancer. Montreal the canadian cancer societys daffodil month is just around the corner, but due to the spread of covid19 around the world, the organization has. But since then, lund said, the landscape has changed. You can help the canadian cancer society stop cancer in its tracks. Volunteer with the canadian cancer society canadian. Thank you for your interest in the volunteer cancer drivers society. If you have questions about the wheels of hope volunteer driver provided program or the registration fee, call 18002636750.
I became a peer support volunteer with the canadian cancer society in 2009. Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience by driving cancer patients to their treatments and cancerrelated medical appointments. Volunteering with the canadian cancer society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. To qualify as a volunteer driver please ensure you meet our requirements. Browse volunteer opportunities volunteer connector. Volunteers are the societys most important resource. By offering the most meaningful opportunities for you to make the biggest difference as a volunteer, were having more impact, against more cancers, in more communities, than any other cancer charity. To become a driver click here to complete a volunteer form. Volunteer at canadian cancer society dragon boat festivals. Transportation canadian cancer society health sciences north. The canadian cancer society is seeking volunteers for its volunteer driving program. Volunteer drivers provide return trips for patients. Volunteers are the heart and soul of relay for life. Volunteer drivers are welltrained and supported in their role, and are important ambassadors for the canadian cancer society.
The cancer societys wheels of hope program facilitates volunteers to take patients to treatments at toronto hospitals including sunnybrook. If you contact the vancouver cancer drivers society directly, please tell them that you were referred by the langley volunteer bureau. A driver is provided as well as an escort if required free of charge to and from a clients place of residence to a. Canadian cancer society peterborough and district community office. We offer flexible daytime driving opportunities based on your schedule. Volunteering in the lower mainland volunteer cancer. Volunteers are needed by the canadian cancer societys cancer connection program. If you would like to become a volunteer driver please contact your local canadian cancer society office or complete the volunteer registration form online. After raising thousands of dollars i feel very proud of my acomplishments from all of my friends to my family. The canadian cancer society has offered the volunteer driver service since the 1950s. If you have a smoke free vehicle we need your help. Our volunteers make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of those living with and surviving breast cancer by working with the society on meaningful assignments such as events, special fundraising projects, administrative support and much, more.
The canadian cancer society ccs is a communitybased volunteer organization, dedicated to the eradication of cancer and to enhancing the quality of life for those living with cancer. The canadian cancer society volunteer driver transportation program is one of the largest volunteer transportation programs in north america. Driving program for cancer patients back on the road cbc. Thank you for your interest in becoming an american cancer society volunteer. This program aims to support cancer patients in the st. We are a national, communitybased organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. This is the canadian cancer societys official facebook page. We are so grateful to those who dedicate their time to the alberta cancer foundation. The volunteer society gave rides to more than 973 different. Canadian cancer society thrives with support of volunteers. Drivers not only ease the physical aspect of getting to treatment, but also settle the mind of cancer patients, allowing them to focus on getting well.
Our wheels of hope transportation service is a volunteer driver provided program. Join us and help create a world where no canadian fears cancer. Since the mid 1950s, the society has provided volunteer driver transportation assistance for people with cancer. Cancer society in desperate need of volunteer drivers. From event day roles to relay for life committee positions and everything in between, there is a volunteer position that will utilize your skills and make a difference to cancer patients and their families right in your community. Canadian cancer society elginmiddlesex community office. Select a volunteer by identifying the things youd like to have in common. Volunteer drivers needed canadian cancer society nl. Together with a committee of likeminded individuals, you will raise funds for breast cancer research and support programs. Training is required and offered on a monthly basis. Cancer patients needing transport to treatment appointments may be able to get rides with volunteer.
My cousin was diagnosed with cancer and i shaved my head and raised money. Our wheels of hope transportation service covers 2 programs. Drivers must have the following skills and qualifications. Thanks to the canadian cancer society s volunteer driver program, cancer patients who are unable to drive themselves or arrange rides with a family member, friend or neighbour have one less thing to worry about.
Last fall, when the canadian cancer society decided to cancel its volunteer driver service, hundreds of patients had no way to get to and from their appointments for 71yearold myra ford she. A national community based organization of volunteers working to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer. Canadian cancer society north bay and timmins district. Raise awareness and educate your community about all aspects of our mission. Volunteer drivers are well trained and supported in their role, and are important ambassadors for the canadian cancer society. Canadian cancer society volunteer drivers volunteer. An aging population has led to a higher incidence of the. The canadian cancer societys strongest asset is our dedicated volunteers. Assistance for travel to and from cancerrelated appointments. For cancer patients, getting to treatment appointments can be difficult at times.
Volunteer driver provided program and family provided program. Her volunteer work with cancer patients includes canvassing for the door to door campaign for the canadian cancer society, volunteering with the volunteer. The canadian cancer society offers flexible daytime driving opportunities and provides a small reimbursement for kms accumulated. Volunteer drivers for cancer patients in the lower mainland are back on the road today after the canadian cancer society cancelled its b. Our team of generous volunteers are the driving force to the success of this valuable service. Canadian cancer society, bcyukon division, will soon end its volunteer driver program. Wedding celebration program request for information. The canadian cancer society s strongest asset is our dedicated volunteers.
Our specialist nurses can support you through your treatment and answer any questions you have big or small. Canadian cancer society, bc and yukon home log in to your account. Johns and surrounding areas by connecting them with a friendly volunteer who can provide them with transportation to and from their cancer related appointments. Myimpactpage canadian cancer society, bc and yukon. Volunteer drivers take patients to and from cancer related treatments and are reimbursed for their mileage. The canadian cancer society is urgently looking for wheels of hope volunteer drivers to drive cancer patients to their treatments and cancerrelated medical appointments. Canadian cancer society elginmiddlesex community office phone numbers. If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then youre already on the road to volunteering. The cancer connection service connects people living with cancer with trained volunteers who listen, provide hope, offer encouragement and share ideas for coping all from. Volunteer driver current employee kamloops, bc 15 march 2020 a volunteer position that i do to help those who are being treated for cancer in kelowna. Volunteer drivers give mobility to those in need driving.